Plant Profile: Mint
This year I really want to focus more on growing herbs in the garden. Having herbs readily available to use while cooking is very handy.… Read More »Plant Profile: Mint
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Potting Tips for Torch Cactus
Potting cactus can be tricky since you don’t want to touch them. It is instinctual to reach out and cradle a plant in the middle… Read More »Potting Tips for Torch Cactus
Plant Profile: Rosemary
I love rosemary! It is a very versatile plant for my area. Being a mediterranean plant, rosemary loves hot, dry areas. That is perfect for… Read More »Plant Profile: Rosemary
My Favorite Winter Flower: Johnny Jump-Ups
My favorite winter flower, hands down, is the Johnny Jump-Up or also known as Voila. They are hardy, easy to care for, bright and beautiful… Read More »My Favorite Winter Flower: Johnny Jump-Ups
How to Make a Trellis
This week I felt like making something. Rick and I have not made a project together in a while and I have been formulating an… Read More »How to Make a Trellis
Getting Started in Blacksmithing: The Best Books for Beginners
There are quite a few resources out there in the digital world that will help you get started and learn blacksmithing. These resources range from… Read More »Getting Started in Blacksmithing: The Best Books for Beginners
Garden Folklore: The Bottle Tree
I love a good story. I always have. The best time of the day was dinner time and hearing my dad retelling his time at… Read More »Garden Folklore: The Bottle Tree
How to Make a Wooden Broken and Stitched Heart
Hearts are one of those objects that are loved by many people. The heart is a representation of love, but sometimes that love becomes broken,… Read More »How to Make a Wooden Broken and Stitched Heart
Rosemary for Christmas
For this blog post I wanted to write about something involving Christmas and gardening. I started with a Google search of plants for Christmas. I… Read More »Rosemary for Christmas
Creating a Cube in a Cube with Simple Woodworking Techniques
Introduction The Cube in a Cube is a puzzle worth making because it is easy and fun to make. It is a cool little conversation… Read More »Creating a Cube in a Cube with Simple Woodworking Techniques